London: TV presenter Kirsty Gallacher reveals why the hour glass figure overtakes the perfect 10 in the body aspiration stakes. Whether youre twenty or fifty the hour glass figure remains the body shape the majority of us aspire to. With … Continue reading
Toronto: A substance found in grapefuit could become a key ingredient in fighting obesity and diabetes, according to a new study. Naringenin, a flavonoid found in citrus fruit such as grapefruit which gives it its bitter taste , makes the … Continue reading
New York: Slightly overweight people live longer than those of a “healthy” weight, according to new research. The researchers in the US and Canada concluded that a person’s weight was not the full picture in good health. It is better … Continue reading
Black tea is as potent as green tea in promoting beneficial effects in the cardiovascular system, according to a new study. Commenting on the study, independent nutritionist, Dr Carrie Ruxton from the Tea Advisory Panel notes: “Drinking tea has been … Continue reading
London: Leading TV nutritionist Nigel Denby shows you how you CAN have a nibble and manage your body shape. Women are always being told that the key to staying trim is to avoid the snack trap. However, evidence supports the … Continue reading
London: New vegetarian omega-3 brand Echiomega is five times more effective than flaxseed, according to new research Igennus has launched Echiomega, a new vegetarian omega 3 supplement that offers similar health benefits to oily fish. While most vegetarian-derived omega 3 … Continue reading
New Orleans: New research has revealed that blueberries may contain phytochemicals that reduce several cardiovascular disease risk factors. The discovery was made during a study performed in laboratory rats. While the animal findings suggest blueberries may be protective against two … Continue reading
London: Pharmaceutical diet pills which go on sale in the UK for the first time later this week are no substitute for a healthy lifestyle, according to medical experts. One of the drugs, Alli, can help those to take it … Continue reading
Lisbon: Scientists have discovered the constituent of olive oil that gives greatest protection from heart attack and stroke. In a study of the major antioxidants in olive oil, Portuguese researchers showed that, DHPEA-EDA, protects red blood cells from damage more … Continue reading
New York: A woman who went on an intense grapefruit-based diet developed a blood clot in her leg and risked losing the limb, US doctors have reported. The unusual case, written up in the Lancet medical journal, occurred in Washington … Continue reading
London: Daily consumption of three cups of tea a day reduces the risk of stroke and death from stroke, according to the findings of a recent meta-analysis.[1] The meta-analysis included 10 studies from 6 different countries: China, Japan, Finland, the … Continue reading
London: A survey conducted by probiotic experts Yakult reveals that 15.5 million Brits are struggling to keep to their New Year resolutions at the start of the year with 5 million admitting to failing altogether. The research by Yakult showed … Continue reading
Houston: Plums have had their status as a ‘super-food’ by scientists confirmed yet again, by scientists. They found the purple fruit matched or exceeded blueberries in antioxidants and phytonutrients, which help prevent disease. Researcher Dr David Byrne, of AgriLife Research, … Continue reading
Berlin: Cutting calories may boost memory as well as increasing lifespan, according to a new study from Germany. Older adults who cut down on the amount of calories they consume get a two-for-one special: weight loss and better memory, say … Continue reading
London: Celebrity health guru Neish Joshi has devised easy and simple New Year resolutions for great skin, which anyone can follow and youll also notice the benefits within a few weeks. 1. Easy food swaps Making healthy food choices … Continue reading
Scientists have discovered that an African seed can help weightloss in older adults even if they don’t diet. Irvingia gabonensis has demonstrated an average weight loss of 28 pounds in 10 weeks in human clinical trials. It also lowers bad … Continue reading
London: British Scientists have developed purple tomatoes which they hope may be able to keep cancer at bay. The fruit are rich in an antioxidant pigment called anthocyanin which is thought to have anti-cancer properties, according to a study published … Continue reading
New York: A Western diet rich in fried foods, salt and meat accounts for 35 per cent of heart attacks worldwide, researchers say. They said their findings support evidence that animal fat and junk food can lead to heart attacks. … Continue reading
Tokyo: Advice to drink lots of water to loose weight is a waste of time, according to new research. Researchers at the University of Tokyo have found that drinking the elixir of life does not keep one trim — instead, … Continue reading
Los Angeles: A healthy diet, taking regular exercise and relaxing can boost levels of a longevity enzyme, say scientists. In a new study scientists measured levels of the telomerase enzyme in men who were required to make positive lifestyle changes. … Continue reading
New York: Nestlé, the world’s largest food and beverage company has launched an anti-ageing beauty drink. Glowelle, which comes in two flavours, Raspberry jasmine and pomegranate lychee, has gone on sale at branches of department stores, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf … Continue reading
New York: Scientists have discovered that multiple rounds of heating left-over spaghetti bolognese with extra oil has extra health benefits. The technique alters the structure of the main antioxidant in tomotoes – lycopene so that it is more easily absorbed … Continue reading
Lexington: People at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes might be able to delay or prevent the disease by taking certain food supplements and making lifestyle changes, according to a new book. Diabetes is a worldwide epidemic, and it … Continue reading
Sydney: Australian scientis have found that just one can of the energy drink Red Bull, can raise the risk of stroke or heart attack. In a study of university students it was found that drinking one can of the sugar-free … Continue reading
London: UK health watchdogs have criticised the claims for a bottle of water which claims to help weightloss. Skinny Water, a flavoured spring water, sold in Tesco, WH Smith and Superdrug, contains a cocktail of nutrients which the manufacturer claims … Continue reading
